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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 534.62 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 534.62 and 337.34 is: 505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 534.62 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/534.62 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 534.62 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 180,348.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,348.71/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.49

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